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COPFS members call on Finance Minister to fund pay rise
More than 800 members and supporters have called on Finance Minister Derek Mackay to provide the…
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Breaking the glass ceiling – and the glass floor
FDA Vice President Vicky Johnson on why she feels helping women to reach leadership roles –…
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Why unions need to lead the way on equal pay
FDA National Officer Victoria Jones explains why unions are instrumental to achieving true gender pay parity…
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Frances O’Grady formally opens Centenary House
The FDA has now moved into its new head office on Borough High Street, which was…
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On your case: Challenging a dismissal
After a different interpretation of policy led to dismissal for gross misconduct, a member tells Laura…
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Job advert: FDA National Officer (Wales)
Your chance to be part of an organisation that defends public servants and promotes public services.
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Job advert: FDA Communications Officer
Your chance to be part of an organisation that defends public servants and promotes public services.
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The sharp end of delivery: Interview with Bernadette Kelly
Department for Transport Permanent Secretary and Civil Service Social Mobility Champion Bernadette Kelly tells us about…
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FDA: Pay gap between COPFS and Scottish Government must close
The union warns tensions around COPFS pay may soon “come to a head”, as its pay…
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Prime Minister’s aides “don’t fully understand” the modern civil service
General Secretary Dave Penman has warned Dominic Cummings against “surrounding himself with like-minded individuals” after advertising…
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On your case: Recovering from stress-induced ill health
After workload pressures put her health at risk, an FDA member tells Tommy Newell how her…
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Penman for Huff Post: Ministers must hear the advice they need, not just the advice they want
Dave Penman has written a blog for Huff Post UK following reports that Boris Johnson was…
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Philip Rutnam: Championing disability inclusion
Home Office Permanent Secretary Philip Rutnam reflects on what has been achieved since he took on…
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FDA to PM: Don’t waste time and money on reform for reform’s sake
FDA General Secretary Dave Penman cautions the Prime Minister against an ill-informed overhaul of the civil…
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Kris Barnfield: Championing openess about disability in the MoJ
This Disability History Month, Disability Champion Kris Barnfield discusses his experience of having dyslexia in the…
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Vishal Wilde: Young workers need unions
This Young Workers Month, FDA Executive Committee member Vishal Wilde looks at the problems facing young…
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Civil service pensions update
Assistant General Secretary Lucille Thirlby explains the latest civil service pensions news and shares a Q&A…
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Disability History Month: Take part in our survey
Today marks the start of Disability History Month, with the theme this year focusing on leadership,…
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Tackling stress in the CPS: The FDA talks to Helen Wheatley
We speak to the health and safety rep about how she helped create a new CPS…
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Celebrating Living Wage Week
FDA Assistant General Secretary Lucille Thirlby on why the FDA is proud to be an accredited…
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FDA: New NI public sector pay policy provides barrier to meaningful pay increases
FDA National Officer for Northern Ireland Allan Sampson responds to the newly-published policy.
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Impartiality under threat – personal perspectives from Lord O’Donnell
Last night, FDA members were thrilled to be joined by former Cabinet Secretary Lord O’Donnell, who…
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ARC to HMRC: Work with us to resolve pay “crisis”
Problems within the department are clearly demonstrated by the ARC pay survey, with 54% of surveyed…
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BAME representation at the top: how do we get there?
Laura Gilbert speaks to three senior public servants about the work they’ve done to tackle discrimination…
